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Stiger

By: Marc Alan Edelheit
Narrated by: Steven Brand
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The long awaited prequel to the award-winning Chronicles of an Imperial Legionary Officer series that started with the best-selling military fantasy book Stiger's Tigers.

A nobleman from an infamous family, Ben Stiger finds himself freshly assigned to Third Legion, Seventh Company as a lowly lieutenant in the opening stages of war between the Empire and the Kingdom of the Rivan. Third Legion has been tasked with pursuing a retreating Rivan army back to the border where the Empire can take the fight into enemy territory. However, a major obstacle stands in Third Legion's path: the river Hana. The crossing is sure to be contested and dangerous. Should Third Legion fail to force a crossing, the entire campaign could grind to a disastrous halt.

This is Stiger's first military appointment. Inexperienced, young and unsure of himself, Stiger is ostracized by his fellow lieutenants. Worse, he's been placed under the command of an incompetent officer. With life and reputation on the line, he must learn to understand men far beneath his station and lead them into battle. Stiger struggles not only against the enemy, but against his family's history and his own side to prove himself worthy of serving the empire he loves and earning the respect of the men he leads.

Set amidst the backdrop of an epic war, there are greater forces at work than the young Stiger can even begin to imagine, setting him on the dangerous and lonely path of destiny.

Note: This is a prequel novel. To avoid unwanted surprises or spoilers, it is recommended to begin the series with Stiger's Tigers, Book 1 of the Chronicles of an Imperial Legionary Officer series. However, if that sort of thing does not bother you, feel free to dive in and enjoy the adventure.

©2016 Marc Alan Edelheit (P)2017 Podium Publishing

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TALES OF THE SEVENTH?

This is a prequel to the Chronicles series, so I don't know why it is referred to as book 4 of that series, which it clearly is not as far as I am concerned. Rather it stands on its own.
It is a good story, and I liked the ending.

I'm not all that happy the the prequel was written/published while Stiger is in some sort of time warp chasing an evil, dark minion.
However, seeing as how it was, where is part 2? Is Edelheit going all Weber/Ringo-ish on us i .e. That is starting multiple story lines/arcs at the same time rather than finishing one before starting another? Minus 2 stars for pulling that sorry stunt.

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Excellent mash up Roman Legion & low fantasy

Marc Edelheit is a super writer- this is actually the first book in the prequel series to Stiger's Tigers. A super tale with excellent narration by Steven Brand that centers around the maturation and exploits of a young legionary officer Stiger. Set in a fictional world Ithros empire that mimics the Roman Empire Stiger must overcome many obstacles on his way to becoming the hardened Legionary leader he is later in the Series. Excellent description of tactics used by the Romans. Who are the Rivan (their enemies) modeled after? Well not the Parthians (that I can tell) nor the Persians (that I could tell). That is the question that I want answered! Well done!

Great historical detail (exactly like the Romans)

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So it begins...

To be up front and honest, this is my genre. Romans, conquest, and drinking. That being said, this isn't a classic...it's the book that classics study and then they feel inadequate. I despise the antagonist and I fear for the protagonist. Is it possible for a book to accomplish more?

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Good stuff

Can’t get enough of this authors stories. Love the story lines, detail, and performance. Waiting with baited breath for more

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very good prequel

I love the stigers books but a prequel I was a little worried about but this book fits in very nicely to the series. of course it follows the beginning of Ben's career and I like that fact it shows a bigger world. I can wait for the next one.

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Really great book even better series

This book is definitely one thing... “a gut check!). My anxiety was going the whole time and to me when an author can make you feel, it’s a good book!

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I just could not get into this book.

Love the Roman story but this book just didn't do it for me. Lots of action, characters are well developed but bottom line I could not get through this book after the third hour.

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great story, great performance by the reader

it's a great prequel, explains some of the things in the earlier books (actual later timeline) that I found interesting. rounds out the character a bit more. it's almost better to read this AFTER you read the Stiger Novels.

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great story! Good narration!

this author has great talent. Wonderful characters and plots and storylines. Best read I've had in months. I will be buying this authors other works soon. You will not regret the time you spend with this author.

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returning

note to self, do not buy this book again by accident, it is the prequel

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